Graduates of the program will be able to function as a beginning nurse generalist in the provision of patient centered care derived from the use of informatics, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration to...

1. Synthesize principles from the humanities, arts, and physical and biopsychosocial sciences into nursing practice.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and self-reflection in nursing practice.
3. Apply the nursing process when assisting individuals, families and communities to achieve optimal wellness.
4. Demonstrate accountability for their own nursing practice, which is congruent with professional, ethical and legal standards.
5. Communicate effectively, incorporating leadership and change theory when collaborating with individuals, families, communities and the interdisciplinary team.
6. Incorporate the roles of teacher and advocate into professional practice to assist individuals, families and communities to make informed, health-related decisions as they strive to attain optimal wellness.
7. Provide nursing care responsive to environmental, developmental and cultural variables that influence the health state of individuals, families and communities throughout the life cycle.
8. Coordinate health care for individuals, families and communities incorporating health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
9. Participate in lifelong personal and professional development and service to the community.